As the third-largest country in Western Europe, the Kingdom of Sweden is a long, narrow nation that lends itself to a variety of landscapes—lakes, waterways, mountains and glaciers cover 70 percent of it. Stockholm, the country's capital, is located in the Northern region. It encompasses fourteen interlocking islands and is considered a walker's haven. This progressive metropolis also offers a vibrant and creative urban scene filled with cultural hot spots, historic attractions and more movie theaters than any other city in the world. Where the Nobel Prize committee is headquartered, you'll delight to discover Djurgarden Park, the king and queen's palatial residence, a 24,000-island archipelago and a smorgasbord of restaurants.
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VACATION
Stockholm
This
jewel of Scandinavia is a joy to visit, whether in the
dead of winter or during the long summer days. World-class
shopping, hotels and site-seeing are highlights of this
city famous for its beautiful interconnecting islands
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FEATURED HOTEL
Grand Hôtel Stockholm
This 130-year-old establishment incorporates the old with the new in a distinguished setting. The suites are designed in seven different styles, such as Jugend or Rococo, and elegant cuisine is served at the very formal and baroque Hall of Mirrors.
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TOP 10 HOT EUROPEAN HOTELS
Hotel J
A 15-minute boat ride from the center of Stockholm takes visitors to this hotel/restaurant/conference center on the water's edge at Nacka Strand. Named for the America’s Cup J class yachts, the hotel is based on a nautical theme, as all rooms boast a balcony or patio with harbor views. |
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A PLACE TO CHILL
Ice Hotel
Make like an Eskimo and stay the night in your own personal igloo. Rooms come with specially designed thermal sleeping bags on reindeer pelts, while the Absolut Icebar provides shots that will warm you right up. |
TOP 10 SKI RESORTS
Hotel Diplomat Åregården
This pretty hotel opened in 1895 and
is a mainstay in Åre, one of Northern Europe’s
most popular ski resorts. On the slopes you’re
bound to find lots of fun-loving, partying Swedes, but
the hotel itself is classy and subdued, with a wonderfully
quiet ambience. Among Åre’s
many snowy attractions is a World Cup downhill run. |
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FUN AND GAMES
Rattviksdansen Folklore Festival
Similar to Renaissance fairs held in the United States, this festival in Rattvik offers scheduled performances, competitions, games, music and even lessons on folkloric dialogue that will entertain individuals of all ages. Click here for more details. |
OPEN-AIR
ADVENTURE
Skansen
Created to exhibit Swedish life through the ages, Skansen, the world’s oldest open-air museum, houses
a replica of a typical 19th-century town, parks, gardens
and an open-air zoo filled with indigenous animals. The
museum also hosts many events and festivals
including Skansen Christmas Market, held the first three
weekends of December. |
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